Mississippi Lottery Hits $1 Billion in Sales
Tuesday November 9th 2021The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) celebrated a landmark moment last week as it reached $1 billion in gross ticket sales, less than two years after launching.
During this time, the Mississippi Lottery has transferred almost a quarter of a billion dollars to the State. The funds are allocated for improving the state's infrastructure, including roads and bridges, and for local schools.
"Thanks a BILLION to our players, retailers and vendors in helping the MS Lottery reach this milestone, all while benefiting roads, bridges and education!" the Lottery's Twitter account, @TheMSLottery, posted.
"Reaching the $1 billion mark is an incredible accomplishment considering the challenges we all faced just three and a half months after we launched," said MLC President Jeff Hewitt. "Our players have embraced our games, while our lottery retailers and vendors have worked hard to achieve this historic milestone for our organization and Mississippi."
Dr. Mike McGrevey, chairman of the MLC Board of Directors, also commended the Lottery's achievements. "Enthusiastic retailers, loyal players, dedicated Lottery employees and knowledgeable vendors have all contributed to the success of the MLC," he remarked.
"Given the achievements so far and the plans for the future, I sincerely believe the Mississippi Lottery will continue to be a winner for Mississippi."
MLC Makes Latest Transfer to State
On October 15, the Lottery transferred $11,243,551.36 for the month of September to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the MS State Treasury. The MLC must complete the transfer of net proceeds within 20 days of the end of each month. The total Lottery transfers to the State in Fiscal Year 2022 now stand at an estimated $33,147,268.74.
Mississippi Lottery scratch-off tickets first went on sale on November 25, 2019. Powerball and Mega Millions generated plenty of excitement when the legendary games launched in MS on January 30, 2020.
On September 1, 2020, the MLC launched its first daily draw game, Cash 3, and on April 28, 2021, Mississippi Match 5 sales began, with draws three times a week.
MS Lottery Launches Holiday Scratch-Offs
The MLC recently introduced four exciting new holiday-themed scratch-off games.
Winter Winnings
This game could put some serious money under the tree, with one $200,000 jackpot remaining to be won, along with five $30,000 and two $10,000 payouts plus other great cash prizes.
| Ticket Price | $10 |
| Top Prize | $200,000 |
| Overall Odds | 1:3.41 |
Holiday Wishes
This game features a $50,000 jackpot, plus two $5,000 second prizes and four $1,000 third prizes remaining to be won. Players also have a shot at more than 25,000 prizes ranging from $25 to $500.
| Ticket Price | $5 |
| Top Prize | $50,000 |
| Overall Odds | 1:4.35 |
Gnome for the Holidays
This scratch-off has two $20,000 jackpots still to be won, plus 15 $1,000 second prizes and 86 $500 third prizes, as well as many more exciting ways to win.
| Ticket Price | $2 |
| Top Prize | $20,000 |
| Overall Odds | 1:4.88 |
Merry Money
Play this red scratch-off and you could win some green, with three $3,000 top prizes available, 28 $500 second prizes and 39 $200 third prizes still out there to be revealed, plus more exciting payouts.
| Ticket Price | $1 |
| Top Prize | $3,000 |
| Overall Odds | 1:5 |
Recent Mississippi Lottery Winners
Check out the roundup of the latest big winners on MS Lottery games - and don't forget to check your tickets, it might be your lucky day!
October 25: A game honoring the King of Rock 'n' Roll did not disappoint for one lucky Pascagoula player, who hit a $100,000 jackpot on the Elvis scratch-off game on October 25. The $5 winning ticket was sold by Neighborhood Store #2, located on 14th Street in Pascagoula, Jackson County.
One grand prize is still out there to be won somewhere in Mississippi, along with other exciting prize levels. Players also get a shot at an extra jackpot thanks to the Lottery's 2nd Chance Promotional draws.
October 21: A Madison County resident received a free Mississippi Match 5 ticket that turned out to be a grand prize winner to the tune of $70,000.
The man played one set of numbers for a week, resulting in nine free tickets which he received from Sprint Mart #127 on Hwy. 49 N. in Flora. One of those was the winning ticket, which matched all five numbers drawn!
October 12: A Clarke County resident hit a $210,000 Match 5 jackpot when his Quick Pick ticket matched all five winning numbers. The man has been playing Match 5 since its introduction in April. The lucky ticket was purchased from Xpress Lane 104, located at 500 Highway 19 N. in Meridian.
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